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Remove, inspect, repair and refit heavy vehicle tyres and tubes

Remove, inspect, repair and refit heavy vehicle tyres and tubes

Unit of competency
National Code
AURHTJ006
State Code
AXD25
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/04/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/07/2016
Field of Education
030503 - Vehicle Mechanics
Original Release Date
13/07/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to remove and refit heavy vehicle tyres and tubes from wheels and rims. It involves identifying and confirming work requirements, preparing for the work; inspecting, repairing and refitting the heavy vehicle tyres and tubes, and completing workplace processes and documentation.It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The tyres and tubes include those of agricultural machinery, forklifts, heavy commercial vehicles or mobile plant machinery. This unit does not apply to off-the-road (OTR) tyres of mobile plant machinery.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to remove, inspect, repair and refit heavy vehicle tyres and tubes
  • 1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
  • 1.2 Tyre and tube removal, inspection, repair and refitting information is sourced and interpreted
  • 1.3 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
  • 1.4 Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked for serviceability
2. Remove and inspect tyres, tubes, wheels and rims
  • 2.1 Tyres and tubes are removed from wheels or rims according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
  • 2.2 Tyres, tubes, wheels or rims are inspected according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Inspection findings and recommendations for necessary repairs are reported according to workplace procedures
3. Repair and refit tyres and tubes
  • 3.1 Repair options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
  • 3.2 Tyresand tubes are repaired according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
  • 3.3 Tyre is mounted to wheel or rim according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures, and without causing damage to components or systems
  • 3.4 Assembled wheel and tyre are checked for serviceability and correct assembly, and are inflated according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
4. Complete work processes
  • 4.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and wheel assembly is presented ready for use
  • 4.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
  • 4.3 Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WF158 AURHTJ2006 Remove, inspect, repair and fit tyres and tubes (heavy) Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCJ60 AURHTJ106 Remove, inspect, repair and refit heavy vehicle tyres and tubes Unit of competency